2026 Impact Summit
Friday , May 29th
TBD
In-person
Scholars and industry partners discuss ways that we can better bridge the gap between research and practice.
Responsible Business: BCorps in the Modern Era
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The eighth annual Impact Summit, hosted by TRC and the Sustainability Working Group at the Fox School of Business, invites scholars and industry partners to discuss ways that we can better bridge the gap between research and practice.
The time is ripe to engage in a thought-provoking discussion of a series of interrelated topics:
- Why was Philadelphia a propitious place for the B movement to start, and what is special about the local social enterprise community?
- How are B Corps in Philadelphia thinking about social and environmental issues at this moment, as well as innovating to expand their impacts?
- In what ways can academics and B Corp leaders collaborate to make business a force for good?
Please join us on May 29th for an exciting day of conversation, community, and inspiration!
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In a time of growing societal polarization, social and environmental issues are becoming more critical for business. Companies are experiencing greater threats and opportunities from these issues, as evident from headline stories about how different companies navigate contentious issues such as DEI, climate change, and immigration. Moreover, as political leaders delay and even obstruct action on these issues, companies are thrust into leadership to steward the health of the societies, economies, and ecosystems that enable their own success.
B Corps stand out for their visionary leadership of “working towards a more inclusive, equitable, and fair economic system,” which they demonstrate by implementing stakeholder governance and verified ESG performance. This movement began 20 years ago in the Philadelphia region and has grown to encompass more than 10,000 companies, with more than 1 million employees in over 160 industries and 100 countries. This year, the certification standards have significantly evolved for the first time since their inception to a set of requirements across critical impact topics, raising the bar for the movement.
Agenda (TBD)
Speakers
- Emmy Allison
- Lynne Andersson
- Sudipta Basu
- Joel Gehman
- Micah Gold-Markel
- Elina Hur
- Crystal Reeck
- Todd Schifeling
- Michael Schweisheimer
- Garima Sharma
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